Buyer, Planner
Posted 13 days ago
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About the Role
We are looking for a committed Buyer and Planner to join our operations department. You will facilitate the timely shipment of goods at competitive prices while keeping stock levels appropriately balanced. By overseeing the complete manufacturing cycle and working with internal stakeholders, you will support the efficient distribution of our advanced media and entertainment technology. This position allows you to operate where supply chain oversight meets state-of-the-art media innovation. Your contributions will be vital to our operational performance as you coordinate with departments including logistics, sourcing, manufacturing engineering, and product quality. Using your expertise in material requirements planning, you will oversee vendor interactions and implement strategic material initiatives to reduce shortages and manage surplus stock. This position is ideal for an individual who excels in a team-oriented setting and is dedicated to maintaining the rigorous production standards associated with our hardware and software solutions.
Requirements
- Between 1 and 2 years of relevant work history in sourcing, planning, or procurement.
- A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or business is preferred, though not mandatory.
- Practical knowledge of ERP software, specifically NetSuite, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with inventory stocking models and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Priority will be given to those with background purchasing PCBA-related items or electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Experience working with third-party logistics for distribution and warehousing, along with knowledge of how inventory levels affect costing and cash flow.
- Effective communication capabilities for preparing supplier status updates and management briefings.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence tools to optimize efficiency and resolve operational challenges is a major advantage.
Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement tasks, stock levels, and vendor performance during the production cycle.
- Assess purchase requests and update essential ERP metrics, including buyer codes, safety stocks, and lead times.
- Work with diverse teams to guarantee product availability and coordinate with the accounts payable department to fix billing errors.
- Direct supply chain partners to carry out material strategies, mitigate the risk of dated inventory, and resolve shortage issues.
- Authorize and carry out engineering change orders impacting material flow and production output.
- Determine and perform last-time-buy orders, utilizing contract terms and performance metrics to shield the firm from excessive inventory risk.
- Partner with the sourcing group to improve vendor selection and achieve objectives related to on-time delivery, cost, and stock availability.
Note: This listing is summarized and paraphrased by WorkNow from a publicly posted role. For the original wording and full details, please refer to the employer's official posting.
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